Area guide: Tiananmen Square, Qianmen and Dashilar

Big ticket tourist attractions as well as cosier local joints in the heart of old Beijing

By Time Out Beijing editors, compiled by Zhang YuePosted: Wednesday July 27 2016

The tourist trio of Tiananmen, Qianmen and Dashilar has everything from the mighty Tiananmen Square to tiny cafés tucked away in the Dashilar hutongs, which is just what you need after a day of serious sightseeing. This area also has some of Beijing's best boutiques featuring cutting-edge contemporary design, so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore the heart of old Beijing.